One of the popular tourist attractions in Udaipur, City Palace was built under the command of Maharana Udai Singh II who wanted to develop it as the administrative complex for his kingdom. This must-visit place in Udaipur, Rajasthan was built to protect the territory from the enemies, thus located near Lake Pichola and surrounded by forests along with the Aravalli hills.
Built around 400 years ago, the palace is considered the largest of its kind in the state. Perched in the Aravalli hills, the structure, showcasing a blend of European, Mediaeval and Chinese styles of architecture, is made of marble and granite. In addition to this, one of the interesting facts about City Palace is that it was built over a long time by the 22 generations of Sisodia Rajputs starting from the year 1553.
Elevated at a height of 598 metres, the City Palace complex comprises a facade which comes with a length of 244 metres and a height of 30.4 metres. The complex also has several gateways, which are colloquially called Pols, such as Badi Pol, Tripolia Pol etc.
Other important places to visit while having the Udaipur sightseeing tour inside the City Palace are Amar Vilas, Bhim Vilas, Badi Mahal, Chini Chitrashala, Choti Chitrashali, Dilkhusha Mahal, Durbar Hall, Manak Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Mor Chowk and many more.
Immerse yourself in the regal splendor of City Palace with our sightseeing tour packages. Combine it with a Ranthambore Tour or other excursions in captivating Udaipur, Rajasthan. Contact us through the provided numbers or fill out the enquiry form for a personalized trip.
City Palace in Udaipur remains open from 9:30 AM to 9 PM.
You have to pay INR 30 per adult, INR 15 per child and INR 200 for a camera to enter the City Palace of Udaipur.
Yes, you can take photos inside the City Palace in Udaipur by paying INR 200 as a camera charge.
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